Parallel Verses
Amplified
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he
New American Standard Bible
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he
King James Version
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
Holman Bible
Now the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the former ways of his father David.
International Standard Version
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the example set during his ancestor David's preliminary years by not pursuing the Baals.
A Conservative Version
And LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of his father David, and did not seek for the Baalim,
American Standard Version
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baalim,
Bible in Basic English
And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he went in the early ways of his father, not turning to the Baals,
Darby Translation
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat, for he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto the Baals;
Julia Smith Translation
And Jehovah will be with Jehoshaphat, for he went in the first ways of David his father, and he sought not for the Baals.
King James 2000
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the former ways of David his father and did not seek after the Baals,
Modern King James verseion
And Jehovah was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the first ways of his father David and did not seek to Baals.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the old ways of his father David, and sought not Baals:
NET Bible
The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed in his ancestor David's footsteps at the beginning of his reign. He did not seek the Baals,
New Heart English Bible
The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and did not seek the Baals,
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, that, Yahweh, was with Jehoshaphat, - because he walked in the first ways of David his father, and sought not unto the Baalim;
Webster
And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not to Baalim;
World English Bible
Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and didn't seek the Baals,
Youngs Literal Translation
And Jehovah is with Jehoshaphat, for he hath walked in the first ways of David his father, and hath not sought to Baalim,
Themes
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jehoshaphat
Children » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Example » Inspiration of example » Parental example, good
Home » Parental influence and example » Parental example, good
Jehoshaphat » King of judah » Religious zeal of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Jehoshaphat
Obedience » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Parents » Duty » Example, good
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehoshaphat
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Topics
Interlinear
'ab
References
Fausets
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 17:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Reigns In Judah
2
He placed troops in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah and in the cities of Ephraim which his father Asa had captured.
3 The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he
Cross References
Genesis 39:2-3
The Lord was with Joseph, and he [even though a slave] became a successful and prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian.
Genesis 39:21
But the Lord was with Joseph and extended lovingkindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the warden.
Exodus 3:12
And God said, “Certainly I will be with you, and this shall be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve and worship God at this mountain.”
Exodus 4:12
Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and will teach you what you shall say.”
Joshua 1:5
No man will [be able to] stand before you [to oppose you] as long as you live. Just as I was [present] with Moses, so will I be with you; I will not fail you or abandon you.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Judges 2:11
Then the Israelites did evil in the sight of the Lord and worshiped and served the Baals,
Judges 2:18
When the Lord raised up judges for them, He was with the judge and He rescued them from the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge; for the Lord was moved to pity by their groaning because of those who oppressed and afflicted them.
Judges 6:12
And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O brave man.”
Judges 8:33
Then it came about, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the Israelites again played the prostitute with the Baals, and made Baal-berith their god.
2 Samuel 5:10
David became greater and greater, for the Lord, the God of hosts (armies), was with him.
2 Samuel 8:15
So David reigned over all Israel, and continued to administer justice and righteousness for all his people.
1 Kings 11:6
Solomon did evil [things] in the sight of the Lord, and did not follow the Lord fully, as his father David had done.
1 Kings 15:3-4
He walked in all the sins [of idol worship] that his father [Rehoboam] committed before him; and his heart was not entirely devoted to the Lord his God, like the heart of his father (forefather) David.
2 Kings 14:3
He did right in the sight of the Lord, though not like David his father (ancestor). He acted in accordance with everything that his father Joash had done.
2 Kings 16:2
Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. He did not do what was right in the sight of the Lord his God, as his father (ancestor) David had done.
2 Kings 18:3
Hezekiah did right in the sight of the Lord, in accordance with everything that David his father (ancestor) had done.
2 Kings 22:2
He did what was right in the sight of the Lord and walked in all the ways of his father (ancestor) David, and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
1 Chronicles 22:18
“Is not the Lord your God with you? And has He not given you rest and peace on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land is subdued before the Lord and before His people.
2 Chronicles 14:2-5
2 Chronicles 14:11
Asa called out to the Lord his God, saying, “O Lord, there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and the weak; so help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in and rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O Lord, You are our God; let not man prevail against You.”
2 Chronicles 15:2
and he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin: the Lord is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him [inquiring for and of Him, as your soul’s first necessity], He will let you find Him; but if you abandon (turn away from) Him, He will abandon (turn away from) you.
2 Chronicles 15:8-13
And when Asa heard these words, the prophecy of Azariah the son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the repulsive idols from all the land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities which he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. Then he restored the altar [of burnt offering] of the Lord which was in front of the porch [of the temple] of the Lord.
Psalm 46:7
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
Psalm 46:11
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
Psalm 132:1-5
All his hardship and affliction;
Isaiah 8:10
“Take counsel together [against Judah], but it will come to nothing;
Speak the word, but it will not stand,
For God is with us (Immanuel).”
Isaiah 41:10
‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you;
Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you;
I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’
Jeremiah 2:23
“How can you say, ‘I am not defiled,
I have not gone after [man-made gods like] the Baals’?
Look at your way in the valley;
Know [without any doubt] what you have done!
You are a swift and restless young [female] camel [in the heat of her passion] running here and there,
Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the
Matthew 18:20
Matthew 28:20
2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.